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    Why does my black clothes fade?
    Ayad Mirjan
    Dry Cleaner & Laundry Specialist
    Ayad Mirjan is a Dry Cleaner and Laundry Specialist and the Founder of OrangeBag®, a toxin-free, sustainable, Los Angeles-based laundry and dry cleaning delivery service. Ayad has over four years of experience in the industry and he specializes in providing easy laundry and dry-cleaning solutions to professionals, families, and businesses. Ayad received his Bachelor's degree from The University of California, San Diego, and an MBA from Henley Business School. He is also a board member of the Entrepreneur's Organization Accelerator (EOA).
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    Heat causes black clothing to fade, whether it's from warm/hot water or a tumble dryer.
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    Are all the products (coffee/tea, pepper, baking soda, vinegar, salt) added to the same wash cycle?
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    Yes. As long as it successfully washes, you'll be OK. If you are still worried about washing it, maybe get a piece of faded black cloth and try that first!
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    How do I get my white clothes bright again?
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    First, read labels. Do not add bleach to white clothes that say not to. Add baking soda and vinegar to the wash cycle. The soda and vinegar mixture is a natural stripping agent and will brighten whites by dissolving stains.
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    How do I stop a block top from accumulating lint?
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    Clean the filters on your dryer frequently, or hang it up to dry.
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